Courses

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Program

PURPOSE: The purpose of this course is to help students communicate in English, and allow them to acquire English language skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) adult program is a Workforce Development initiative funded by the Florida State Department of Education. The approved courses are:

Literacy for Adult ESOL Learners (Program # 9900300)

Adult English Literacy - Core ESOL (Program # 9900040)

English Literacy for Career and Technical Education – ELCATE (Program # 9900050)

Academic Skills (Program # 9900051)

Citizenship (Program # 9900090)

The program is designed to develop all components of language – speaking, listening comprehension, reading, writing, grammar, and pronunciation – in content. The methodology is communicative, integrative, and student centered, as recommended by current research on language acquisition and adult learning. Miami-Dade County Public Schools Adult ESOL program offers all approved courses in numerous on-campus and off-campus classes. Adult ESOL program services students 16 years of age or above. Classes are for students who reside in Miami-Dade County. The following documents may be used to proof residency and personal identity:

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